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Submitted by
Name: Scott McEachron
From: Clinton, IA
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My grandfather John Francis "Jack" McEachron was a gunner in the 65 Bomb Squadron, 43 Bomb Group (H) (I have his "Moose" patch). He departed the US on 30 Jun 1943 and returned 23 Mar 1944. While not recognized in databases after the fire in St. Louis, my grandfather was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as a Staff Sargent, which was unusual at the time. I have the cross as well as the letter from Lt. General George C Kenney to my Grandmother notifying her of the commendation. Too many people have been unrecognized for their service to our country.

Added: July 12, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Greg

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Francis E Tucher .. B-24 flight engineer .. Happy day of First Common Air (B-Day)
died in 2012

Added: May 24, 2022

Submitted by
Name: Charles Bowen Jr.
From: North Dakota
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Just checking in. My uncle Henry "Billy" Bowen was the tailgunner on B17E 41-9234 on it's last mission. I knew him from a picture on the wall of our farmhouse and a few stories I could get out of my Dad. He loved music, baseball and flying. He was a pilot before the war. He wanted to fly fighters but he wasn't an officer. He was somewhat infamous for flying his plane down the main street of Trenton ND and also flying under the Lewis and Clark bridge at Williston ND.

Added: November 7, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Dufour
From: france
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Added: October 27, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Tim Peters
From: Missouri
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Robert F Varner was my wife's uncle.

Added: October 10, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Suzanne (Brumm) Teply
From: Rochester, MN
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Grandfather was Frank Duane Brumm Sr.

Added: October 4, 2021

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Added: June 6, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Ron Flinner
From: Prospect Pa
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Father was Lt. Samuel L Flinner’. Served 1944 and 1945 in 43rd/63rd. 36 night radar missions. They sunk the heavy cruiser Kiyoshimo December 26th 1944. Jack Felllows painted the mission “Night Action off Mindoro”.

Added: March 28, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Gina Tatro Hegg
From: Arizona
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Daughter of T Sgt Reginald E Tatro 43rd Bomb Group/65th Bomb Sq 1942-1945. Arrived on Queen Mary to Australia, went to radio operator school in Townsend and became airborne RO on 65 missions. Flew many missions on Tuffy, Georgia Peach, Yankee Diddler, flew Old 666/Lucy from New Guinea to Hilo, Hawaii Oct 1943.

I have award records for many of his crews as well as some photos I would be happy to share.

Added: March 16, 2021

Submitted by
Name: Steven Tighe
From: Gulf Stream Fl
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Just found a photo of my father, Eugene F. TIghe from Leyte, P.I. In 1945. It was an official photo of him as a member of Ken’s Men 43rd Bomb Group- The First Tram. He started the war as a private and finished as an officer. He stayed in the military and went on to become a Lt. General.

Really like this site very informative!

Added: September 25, 2020